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Wednesday, Jun 24, 2026

YPF Luz Begins Construction of 211-Megawatt Solar Project in Mendoza

The renewable energy arm of YPF launched development of the El Quemado solar park, a major project intended to expand clean energy generation and support growing industrial electricity demand.

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Global Mining Companies Advance More Than US$9 Billion in Argentine Copper Projects

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Transportadora de Gas del Sur Advances US$3 Billion Export Infrastructure Project

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